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Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Mrs. GLADDEN., of Appleton City, Missouri,
and her daughter, Mrs. Nixon Elliott, of
this city, honored the EAGLE sanctum and
its occupant with friendly call yesterday
morning
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

That stale canard of Wichitas collapse is
still liz circulation among our eastern ex-
changes Couldn't somebody improvise a
panoramic view of our principal business
thoroughfares for exhibition in some of those
mess grown villages east of the Mississippi
rivers 1t might serve to dispel the night
mare which seems to disturb their otherwise
peaceful day dreams
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Architect Alfred Gould is drawing plans
for $40, coo residence for Mr.. r. E. Law
renee. 1t will be located on Maple street
near Seneca StIeet
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Yesterday evening some Of the neighbors
of Mrs. Sites discovered the door Of her
house open and knowing that she was away
notified her sons, the Sites brothers, at
Neiderlander's. A sneak thief had evidently
entered the house during her absence.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Rev. Percy Clinton Weber, of Boston,
prominent young clergymen Of the Protest
ant Episcopal church, and who has for some
months been devotiEg himself to mission
work in Kansas, was in the city short time.
An effort will be made to have him preach
at least one Sunday in Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

The officers of the Woman's Guild will
please accept our Acknowledgements for a
highly Illuminated picture of bald eagle,
full size, surrounded with garlands of flowers
and fancy fringes.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Commodore Woodman has regained hi'
apparent usual health, but has not regained
his wonted vigor and heartiness. He will,
therefore, in few days saunter off leisurely
down to the Atlantic coast to try a change
of food, water, etc, which we have 10 doubt
| will have the desired effect, and that speedily.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

A gentleman and wife can obtain room
| and board in private family on North En-
poria ave near high school building. Refer
ences required. Address 81" EAGLE office
150-ff
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Any body wishing to buy the cheapest 100
feet of property in Wichita can do so by
calling at the Enterprise, 100 Douglas ave.
Saturday morning. 1921
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Wichita Chapter meets this evening for
work in the Royal Arch.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Mr.. McCarty has almost completed a fine
large building near the corner of Oak and
Main, to be used for livery stable. The
front will be two stories, and 40x40; the
annex in the rear S0x60
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13
Dressmaker.

Twelve good basque and skirt makers
wanted. Room 9, Ferrell building, over
Munson e. McNamara's.
l52-3t MADAME LIGGETT
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Any body wishing to buy the cheapest 10o
feet Of property in Wichita can do so by
calling at the Enterprise, 100 Douglas ave,
Saturday morning. 1921
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13
For Sale.

Two lots on south Main street, sixty feet
on south Main street, three lots on jackson
avenue, 147 feet front on Central avenue.
All cheap and on easy terms. Call on j. j..
Fegley, with Lee Investment Company, Citi-
zens' Bank building. 152-6t
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Hardy Solomon & Sons, S3l E Douglas
ave, viii make it of interest to investors to
purchase blocks of lots in Rosenthals 4th
add i4-u-
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were issued
yesterday:
g F Foster, frame residence, Meade ave 500
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

We hereby give notice to all real estate
dealers that our property known as No. 20
north Main street is this day withdrawn from
sale ,152.1 INNES & Ross.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Harry L. Gordon, Of the law firm of Cor.
Indiana. This is their first visit to Wichita
and it is needless to say they are delighted
with our growth and prosperity.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Architects are drawing plans for Catho-
lie school building to be erected near the
Catholic church building ON the corner of
Second street and Fourth avenue. The
building will be of brick, two stories high,
costing near SS.000
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13
private instructions.

Two show cases for sale cheap by Post, the
pawnhroker, As Douglas ave dol-u
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

First mortgages bought and sold at No l l:
Y Topeka ave- lASot
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Mr.. c. S. Hodson, of Hutchinson arrived
in the city yesterday, He says he wanted to
spend few days in a live city 50 he thought
he would come to wichita. he seems to en-
ioy city life and Will probably remain some
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Last evening Officer Williams arrested a
man at the Santa Fe depot who had thrswn
himself before an engine with the evident
intention of committing suicide. He was
very much intoxicated and was landed in the
cooler
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

A lady about forming select classes In
English branches for children, can accom-
mediate a limited number Of pupils In prl-
vate house: also will teach class for muses.
in History and English Literature For
PARTICULARS address, Teacher pot t-ohce
box 909. iS-a
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Mr.. ". 7 Galbraith from Indiana Is II
the city looking over the facilities for start
ing a wholesale and retail glass house. he
has been in the metropolis but a few day.
and is highly pleased with the appearance
Of things
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Carpenters were yesterday finishing the
wood work upon the store building being
erected on East Douglas by Mr.. Stone; the
nsinters have commenced upon the front.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

Farms to exchange for city property. In
ouire at ll2 n Topeka ave. l4sbt
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-13

The following are tue real estate transfers
recorded in the register Of deeds Office yester-
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
A New Depot for West Jersey

The Board OF Directors of the West
Jersey R. r. Company, on Friday, in
Camden, decided to extend their road
into the heart of the city. They will
come. that is positive. Nothing much
can be learned of the matter as the
route the company wants must be
bought up quietly.
The terminus of their line will be at
the corner of Lemon and Pearl streets.
The company have purchased and
paid for the property of Edward Pierce
adjoining the corner, also that next to
it of H. B. Shoemaker. They will buy
the other property as far as the lime
kiln and there will have their depot
and yards.
The route that is most probable they
will take is to run parallel with the
Cumberland and Maurice River r. r.
then from there to Oberlin Smiths
property, across Commerce street
through the water works property,
and then running near Harris grove,
crossing Pearl near the intersection OF
Mill and Pine streets to their property
The consent of City Council will, OF
course, have to be given.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
Death of John Westcott.

Deacon John Westcott, for many
years one Of Bridgeton's best known
and most respected citizens died at his
residence twenty-five minutes of eight
o'clock February 23d.
Mr.. Westcott was born in Fairfield
township in August 1919. He lived
there until the year 1848 when he
moved to this city. In that year he
joined the Commerce Street Baptist
Church, and for a number of years
was deacon of that institution. He
was one of the founders of the Pearl
Street Baptist Church, and was Deacon
of the Church since its organization.
He was great Sunday School man,
founding the Sunday School of the
Pearl Street Baptist Church before
that Church was organized. Hs was
also Sunday School Superintendent
in the Dutch Neck and Bowentown
Schools for many years.
He was married but once, a Miss
Bateman, daughter of Chas. Bateman,
of Hopewell, being his wife. She is
still living. One child was born to
him, now the wife of Henry Buck, OF
Fairton. He was man who was
greatly respected by all who knew him,
and his death makes sad the hearts of
all his friends.
He will be buried from his late resi-
dence No. 116 Vine street on Saturday
at eleven o'clock I'm. Services at the
house.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
BURNED TO A CRISP
A Little Boys Sad Death.

There was very sad accident oc-
CURED Thursday at the residence of
Joseph Ford, wood chopper, who
lives on the old Fairton road, about 5
miles from Millville. 1t seems that
Mrs. Ford went out, leaving two chill
dren in the house, one little girl aged
z years the other a boy OF years.
While playing around the stove the
boys clothing caught fire and the little
girl could do nothing to stop it. The
boy immediately ran out into the air
thus making it worse. His grand
mother, who lives across the road,
hearing the child's screams aud seeing
in an instant what was the matter ran
across the road and tried to e1tinguish
the flames with shawl, which she
did, but not until after the body of the
child was burned to a crisp. Life not
being entirely extinct, Mr.. Ford came
to this city for medical assistance and
DIR. Smith drove Immediately to the
place, but when he arrived the child
was dead He informed Esquire John
son, Of Millville, who viii view the
body to-day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

Mrs. Bowman, nonogenarian of
Branchville, Sussex county, in look
ing over her papers recently found a
$50 Confederate bill. She showed it to
one of her sons, who assured her that
it was worthless, but the old lady
thought it could be put to some good
use. On a recent Sunday she attended
services at the Branchville church, and
when the missionary collection was
taken up deposited the $50 bill on the
plate. A neighbor who saw the fig
ures on the bill, but knew nothing of
its character, demonstrated with her
son for allowing his mother to give
away her money so freely. An eXpla-
nation was asked from Mrs. Bowman,
who said that as the money was to go
to the heathen, one kind of money
was as good as another, since they
would not know the difference. The
affair created considerable amusement
among the church people, and the
worthless contribution was replaced
by one not SO large in amount, but of
more value; but the old lady is not yet
able to see why her contribution was
no good.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
Greenwich Items.

Preachers, unlike lawyers and doe
tors, come and go. The gentlemen OF
the last named profession Eve refer to
NJ. D's) are necessary fixtures in town
or place, from the nature of their oc-
cupation, although we occasionally
hear or see a medical man on the
move Lawyers too, we are incline
to believe seldom move about from
place to place, but preachers OF the
Gospel come and go more than they
come and stay and it is part of the
discipline of one of our largest sects
of Christians, to have their pastors re-
move every three years. Although ex-
ceptions are allowed in special cases.
A man of brains and education as a
rule is capable of earning for himself q
good salary or accumulating wealth in
a business life or in one of the profes-
sions outside of the Church. Yet the
same man is too often asked to tie
himself down to small congregation
in dull country place and live upon a
salary so small that if he has children
to educate he can scarcely find the
money to do it with and retain enough
to keep himself and family properly
feed and clothed, and, we fear, quite
often, the salary given, is by many
held to be ample upon which to live
and put by q handsome sum for de-
clining years. We judge the Life In
surance institution is a God-send to
such a person Gf he can manage to
keep his dues paid who may thereby
be assured of a small competence for
his widow in case Of untilnely death.
The Rev. John Scott, of the Baptist
Church, this place, having accepted a
call from the Baptist Church at Port
Norris, rendered his resignation to his
present congregation. We hope he
may have satisfactory success in the
new field of work and be happy in his
new home. That he will make friends
wherever he goes we have no doubt,
and he has the best wishes of all for
his prosperity; that Port Norris may
prove desirable residence for himself
and family is equally hoped for
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

The general agent of the Redpath
Lyceum Bureau, of Boston, arrived in
our city last night apd stopped over at
the Central The object of this visit
was to fix date for the coming of the
Redpath Concert Company, whose
promised concert is to be the crown
ing entertainment of the Y. NJ. G. A.
course. Thursday evening, March 18th,
is the time agreed upon, and unique
entertainment is promised. Miss
Chamberlain, the whistling sololst;
Miss Cristie, the violinist; Mr.. Glider,
the pianist, and Mr.. Reynolds, the
vocalist, humorist and reader, are the
attractions. Each member is star,
and we bespeak q full house ON the
evening of St. Patriek's day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

Coroner Albert w Irving, of Allan
tic City, with the County Physician
and Prosecutor of the Pleas, held an
inquest on Tuesday on the body Of
John Williams, the year-old
boy found dead near Smitnville, on
Sunday, who, it was supposed, had
committed suicide. The jury decided
that his death was caused by acciden-
raj strangulation. DIR. Reilly, the
County Physician, stated that the boy
was found in a swing, where he often
played, and, no doubt in getting into
it he fell in such a way that the rope
caused suffocation.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
AFTERNOON ROBBERY.
The House Of A. Lincoln Wiley
Entered Thursday afternoon.

Thursday afternoon about four
o'clock burglar was discovered in the
residence of A. L. Wiley, No 206 Bank
street. Mr.. Wiley and his wife were
both absent from their home at the
time. The mother of Mr.. Wiley
lives with her son, and little after
three o'clock in the afternoon went
into Mr. Jere. Carll's house adjoining
About four o'clock she returned coming
in the rear door to lift the plate from
her kitchen stove. While doing this
she was greatly surprised to see a
young looking man rush into the
sitting room and out of the sitting
room door. Mrs. Wiley was greatly
frightened and had not presence of
mind to follow the man. When she
recovered herself she went for assis-
tance.
An investigation Of the house was
then made. The bureau and stand
drawers were pulled out and the CON
tents emptied all over the floor The
younger Miss Wiley is treasurer of the
''Nine W. WIS. and had in her posses
sion between $2.40 and $3.50. This
money was taken by the thief. He
had also taken a pair of kid gloves,
but in his haste he dropped them in
the sitting room. Nothing else was
discovered to be missing. There was
other moneys in the house but the vii
lain was frightened off before he dis
covered it.
Mrs. Wiley could give no de-
scription of the man other than he
looked rather young and wore a brown
overcoat. The burglary was certainly
a bold one, committed as it was in full
daylight. 1t is supposed he had come
there to beg (Mrs. Wiley thinks he is
the one she gave something to a few
weeks ago., and not finding anyone at
home, opened the door and went in,
with the result as stated.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
The Pension Veto Condemned.

At regular meeting of A. L. Robe
son Post, No. AZ, G. A. r., held Thurs
day evening, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That it is the sentiment of
this Post that we condemn in unmeas-
ured terms the action of President
Cleveland in vetoing the Dependent
Service Pension Bill''; that by such
action he has merited the contempt
and scorn of every loyal soldier and
sailor who, in the hour of danger,
risked life and limb that this Govern
ment might live, and in this, their time
of need, are deprived of such aid as a
grateful country stands ready to give.
Resogced, That a copy of this resolu-
tion be published in the daily papers,
and copy forwarded to our member
of Congress and our COMMANDMENT
chief.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
SONS OF VETERANS.
A Gala Entertainment at the e..
A. r. Rooms.

The G. A. r. Rooms, on Broad street,
Monday night were the scene OF an in
teresting entertainment, given by the
Phil. Kearney Post, Sons of Veterans.
The room had been beautifully ar
ranged, bunting, etc, giving 1T an air
appropriate to the occasion The Cap
tain's stand was beautified by hand
some bouquet Of flowers. The rooms
were packed, not less than three hun
dred and fifty persons being present.
The program was one of much merit
and the manner in which every partici-
pant performed his part showed his
individual ability. Among the audi
ence were delegations from Vine
land and Salem. A large number of
the, g. A. r. of this city were also
present. Prominent among the visitors
were Col Reed, of Philadelphia, and
Past Commander, G. P. Lord. of Vine
land.
The following letter Of regret was
read, from Col. Ed. G.. White, of Tren-
ton:
II acknowledge with much pleasure
your kind invitation to attend your
Camp Entertainment on the 28th inst.
Walking is very poor, and business is
very good, SO | cannot possibly share
your pleasure. | would like to renew
the acquaintance so pleasant in times
gone by. | must congratulate you on
the prosperity of your Camp. | have
watched your progress with very much
pride, and my earnest wish is that in
the years to come, your Camp may
| prove worthy the name of kearney
and an honor to your noble sires, who
can look with pride on their Sons"
while resting. on the assurance that
though the nations defenders are pass
ing away so rapidly, the battlements
are guarded and the color still is blue" )"
The following program was then rem
dered in most pleasing manner:
Music, orchestra; Address, Past Com.
| G. P. Lord; Instrumental Music, Au-
gustus Miller; Recitation, Jake Sche-
neider's Ride W. 7. Dubois; Music,
Orchestra; Song Comic, Augustus
Miller; Recitation, ''The Old Canteen,"
G. p. Lord; Address, Col. Reed; Music,
Augustus Miller; Stump Speech, Com
rade Peterson; Recitation Barbara
Frietchie," Col. Reed; Recitation, Bar
bara Frietchie," German version),
VIM. r. Dubois; Music, Orchestra;
Recitation, G. P. Lord Song, Angus
tus Miller; Toast, Good Night" w.
T. Dubois.
The different parts of the program
were very good and pleasing. The ex-
cellent address and recitation by G. P.
| Lord, were received with rounds of
| applause, as they fully deserved. VIM.
T. Dubois, in his Jake Schenider's
Ride" convulsed the audience. The
stump speech, by Commander Peter
son, also created much amusement.
The address by Col. Reed was fine, as
are all of the addresses made by that
gentleman, and proved most interest
| ing to all present.
The entertainment was good one,
| and much appreciated by the large
assemblage. Seldom indeed is an en-
| tertainment of such merit given by a
home organization.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

At Moore's Mill, Deerlield town
ship, matters are getting lively. The
canning factory will soon be ready for
the Spring work, and already large
cargo of tin has arrived. Abijah
Hand has built a large wheelwright
shop, and is to run a grist mill on his
place. He is full of business. 'Moore's
Mill is thrifty in many other ways
There are two families located there
who have had five weddings in their
own household during the past year
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
Mr.. Daniel Loder died at his resi-

Mr.. Daniel Loder died at his resi-
dence on North Laurel street Thurs
day afternoon about three O'clock.
Mr. Loder, it will be remembered, was
engaged at work on the Central rail-
road extension and on the twelfth inst,
fell from his wagon and was run over.
His injuries at the time were consid-
cred serious though not ofa fatal ma
ture. 1t has proven, however, that
he was hurt internally so that his
death was the direct result of the acct
dent. Mr.. Loder was q well-known
gentleman in this city. His many
friends earnestly regret his sad demise.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

The West Jersey Railroad surveyors
have spent a great deal of time in sur
veying through Oberlin Smiths prop
erty, on East Commerce street, and
then through the city water works
property, on the east side of the pump
house. The head surveyor, in CONVEX
sation with PIONEER representative,
said that it was his opinion that the
extension would be made into the city.
He said if there was nothing in the
proposed changes, he would not have
been sent back here after he had re-
turned home. He could not tell lust
where the location of the new depot
would be, but upon the Buck property
was most probable.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03
Total Withheld,

This statement is very damaging to
the Assessors who made the returns to
the County Board, and detrimental to
the interests of the people. Had the
real valuation been handed in to the
Board of Assessors as returned to the
State Comptroller, there would have
been a reduction of from four to five
tenths of a mill on the tax rate
throughout the county.
This is a serious state of affairs, and
a condition of things which must be
changed. Persons elected Assessors,
who take solemn oath to render true
and correct valuation of the taxable
property of the several wards and
townships, should have respect enough
for their honor as men to do that which
the law intends they shall do. Those
who fail to Go it, are guilty of .dishon-
esty-and such dishonesty should meet
with rebuke at the polls.
The Assessors office is one of the
most important character, and the best
and strongest men are needed in that
position. Let US have no more hold
ing back of returns on the part of those
who do the assessing. On the con-
trary, let assessors be hereafter chosen
who will do the square and honorable
thing and thus lessen the general pub
| lie burden.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

The oleomargarine case against Mr.
David Edwards, the South Pearlstreet
grocer, was, it seems to us, harsh ex-
ercise of the law. The oleomargarine
was sold to him by Philadelphia
dealer as genuine butter. Mr.. Edwards
is an honest man, and not given to de-
ception. Had he known the butter
was not pure he would never have pur-
chased or sold it. He has paid the fine
of S105.00 under protest.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-03-03

The express messenger OF the Port
Norris road was the victim of a prac
tical joke which nearly proved serious.
A rail was extended across the pave
ment at Port Norris by some boys,
and he, in the dark, fell over it, bark
ing his shins and bruising his head
considerably. Such jokes are almost
criminal, and those perpetrating them
should be made to suffer. -o